Jerramungup District High School and Ravensthorpe District High School will be closed today, due an increased bushfire risk in the areas.
The Department of Fire and Emergency Services announced the closures at 8am this morning, alerting parents and carers to keep their children home as no staff will be on site.
A total fire ban has been implemented for the Great Southern Region, between Corrigin and Ravensthorpe.
Ravensthorpe is expected to reach a top temperature of 41 degrees today, while Jerramungup should reach a top of 39 degrees, with strong wind conditions.
To stay up to date, go to www.emergency.wa.gov.au
Perri Polson
Perri is an agriculture journalist with Farm Weekly. Born in regional Victoria, Perri developed a love of regional and rural news at a young age, and is now passionate about advocating for the agricultural industry. Her interests include science, agronomy, livestock and food production.
Perri is an agriculture journalist with Farm Weekly. Born in regional Victoria, Perri developed a love of regional and rural news at a young age, and is now passionate about advocating for the agricultural industry. Her interests include science, agronomy, livestock and food production.
